Trucker’s Lobster Load Crashes on I 95 at Tinicum
A tractor trailer carrying 34 000 pounds of frozen food including shrimp and lobster overturned near Philadelphia International Airport on I 95 at Route 291. The crash, blamed on brake failure, closed the intersection for hours as rescuers moved the cargo by hand and officials investigated diesel leaks.
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Tinicum
Philadelphia International Airport
Penndot
Fourth Street
State Agriculture Department
Federal Environmental Protection Agency
Rep Edgar barred from church talk over abortion stance
U S Rep Bob Edgar canceled a planned appearance at Our Lady of Peace church after priests told parishioners they opposed his talk due to his abortion views. Edgar said he would still meet seniors elsewhere and defend access to elected officials despite the objection.
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Ridley Township
U.S
Bob Edgar
Our Lady of Peace Church
Joseph Rodgers
Audrey Bardsley
Edgar
Lansdowne
Bardsley
Our Lady of Peace
George J. Ruhl
James J. Farrant
transformer outage at Jefferson Ward store leaves customers in dark
About 75 to 100 customers and employees faced a Monday morning blackout at the Jefferson Ward store on MacDade Boulevard when a transformer exploded and cut power around 10 40 a m. Shoppers were stranded as flashlights aided movement. Officials questioned emergency lighting compliance and regulatory action. A temporary power feed was installed by Philadelphia Electric crews as a generator powered exit signs and minimal lighting.
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Darby Township
Jefferson Ward
MacDade Boulevard
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Eugene Wrenn
Wrenn
Sam Alexander
Alexander
Philadelphia
Gunman took it all in Chester and Upper Darby
In Chester a man Raymond Christopher, 21, said a group of men robbed him at 3 a.m. near East Sixth and Potter streets, taking $30 and his eyeglasses and hat after a pistol demand. In Upper Darby Beverly Hills Middle School notes seventh grader John Hall received a certificate for stopping a purse snatcher and recovering a stolen purse.
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Raymond Christopher
Butler Street
East Fourth Street
Morton Avenue
East Sixth
Potter Streets
Christopher
Upper Darby
Beverly Hills
John Hall
Walter Senkow
Hall
West Washington Street
John Halls
Michael Maines
Phone contract rejected by Southeast Delco School Board
Southeast Delco School Board rejected Executone's bid to install a new phone system citing lack of clarity and information. Executone had offered to cut district telephone expenses by about $3,000. In MEDIA COURTHOUSE a 27 year old man pled guilty to drug charges and was sentenced to eight to 36 months in jail. Vincent Perry of Pennell Road was arrested last March after police found $700 in drugs including quaaludes and marijuana.
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Southeast
Delco School Board
Executene
Executone
Vincent Perry
Pennell Road
Springfield Ford Wins Bid for 1984 Police Car
The council on Monday evening selected Springfield Ford’s bid of 8451 dollars to purchase a 1984 police car, beating competitors and moving the town fleet upgrade forward.
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Folcroft — Council
Springfield Ford
Crofton Council Approves 1984 Budget With No Tax Increase
The council approved the final budget for 1984 holding the tax levy at 60 mills. Borough tax fees will stay at the 1983 levels.
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Folcroft
Council Monday Hight
Newtown approves 1984 budget with 4 mill tax hike
The township supervisors unanimously adopted the 1984 budget, raising real estate taxes by 4 mills to 4 mills, with a $2 million plan showing just under a 5 percent increase. Police department costs drive the increase.
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Newtown
Federal surplus food distribution for qualified residents
Rutledge officials announce a surplus food distribution for residents who qualify. The event runs from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the borough hall. Bring your own containers or bags.
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Rutledge
Borough Hall
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